Project Stealthlow

waynio · 21 Jun 2011 at 02:26

EniGmA1981 said:
I'm starting to think that 'stealthlow' isn't such a good name for this build any more... I think maybe more like 'bling-in-yo-face' might be more suiting

That saw looks immense!! Can't wait to see it in action!

Lol yeah, first I found I couldn't get it anodised black, then I find I need clamps to hold it together at same levels, but the stealth part of the name wasn't based on it's looks but was on it's noise & the flow it still flows air & curves

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qbazdz said:
Table on wheels? you planning to do a Tour de UK with it it will be going all over your workshop without brakes

Heh oh yeah 2 of the wheels would have brakes on

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First DSLR camera play

Canon EOS 1000D with Sigma 70mm f2.8 EX DG MACRO.

Did all these without a tripod, still waiting for it, the extra weight of the heavier camera & lens really helps keep it steady though & managed to do these

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First impressions after a pretty decent play with it, it's flipping amazing

macro close ups nice & easy, longer distance image quality really nice, shooting my pc case in crystal clear quality though takes a bit of effort as I can't take the picture close to it for a full view of the case I have to step back about 3 metres, maybe a little more but overall this lens is sweet but you may see less of the full case except for the odd occasion or the final shoot

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oliver2601 · 21 Jun 2011 at 04:22

third image looks quite dystopian ^^

JohnTedd · 21 Jun 2011 at 08:05

You've got quite a beard going on in that fourth photo

waynio · 21 Jun 2011 at 10:57

oliver2601 said:
third image looks quite dystopian ^^

JohnTedd said:
You've got quite a beard going on in that fourth photo

Heh

Was a nice getting to know the camera session, now I should get the saw setup in the cellar so I can get on with the case

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Drunkenmassacre · 21 Jun 2011 at 12:29

Waynio... can I ask to steal your clock photo (the first one) - something about it really appeals to me and I have a crap camera.

hyperst · 21 Jun 2011 at 13:36

gv_of_e said:
Waynio... can I ask to steal your clock photo (the first one) - something about it really appeals to me and I have a crap camera.

same here, any chance of a 1920x1080 of it, would quite like it as my desktop wallpaper

EniGmA1981 · 21 Jun 2011 at 21:51

gv_of_e said:
Waynio... can I ask to steal your clock photo (the first one) - something about it really appeals to me and I have a crap camera.

+1 to that - would love a full-fat version of that one

waynio · 21 Jun 2011 at 23:05

gv_of_e said:
Waynio... can I ask to steal your clock photo (the first one) - something about it really appeals to me and I have a crap camera.

hyperst said:
same here, any chance of a 1920x1080 of it, would quite like it as my desktop wallpaper

EniGmA1981 said:
+1 to that - would love a full-fat version of that one

Ok here ya go.

Just hover over the picture & then over zoom & then original size, right click & save image

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http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/waynio_2008/?action=view&current=IMG_0292a.jpg
I sorted it for 1920 but the height I didn't mess with think it's 1920x1220 but is good for desktop usage

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hyperst · 21 Jun 2011 at 23:25

thanks very much

my new desktop

waynio · 21 Jun 2011 at 23:32

hyperst said:
thanks very much
my new desktop

Is that 1 of those huge res screens

if it is I could up the full res version

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Drunkenmassacre · 22 Jun 2011 at 00:58

I don't feel like such a tool for asking now! Cheers Waynio

hyperst · 22 Jun 2011 at 02:22

waynio said:
Is that 1 of those huge res screens if it is I could up the full res version .

nah, it's 1920 x 1080, looks real nice though mate, thanks for that :cool:

waynio · 25 Jun 2011 at 01:45

gv_of_e said:
I don't feel like such a tool for asking now! Cheers Waynio

Heh NP mate

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hyperst said:
nah, it's 1920 x 1080, looks real nice though mate, thanks for that

Didn't expect anyone to want 1 of these for a wallpaper

cheers.

Got the scroll saw temporarily set up & ready for action in the cellar at long last, still ned to make a custom table for it's permanent usage, had a first go on it earlier & I love it

so nice & easy changing blades & no vibrations at all on slow speed which is what I'll mostly be using for metal & acrylic

& the tripod arrived today so took a bunch of pictures of the case

& I think I'll manage to keep this lens as a primary lens

, finally started to resize the pictures for easier uploading but I'll keep the original raw full res images backed up.

In extreme close up this shows why I was considering flipping it to the other side

quite a few of the countersinking went very un-smooth.

Also I seemed to have got up to speed on taking shots without the need of taking multiple shots so that little practice play the other day really helped

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Tomorrow I start on the full length clamp strips

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xNytramx · 25 Jun 2011 at 08:02

I think you made some great choices on your purchases mate

I've been following you quietly since the beginning but now in the final stages i'd like to say you've done an insipiring job

Makes me want to get back to my DIY when I get home!
I actually was going to ask if I could steal the clock photo too! If I come into some money or a new job soon - I think i'd have to take a look at that camera.
I cant wait to see what you pull off with that saw ^^

Stealthlow is so close now most of us are on the edge of our seats to see how it (he/she?) looks in all its glory

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Poodmund · 25 Jun 2011 at 11:59

Really digging that 2nd photo, your new camera is doing the Stealthlow build justice!

w3bbo · 25 Jun 2011 at 12:30

Still looking fantastic m8. One of the best projects on here and something truly unique. Well done and keep up the great work!

waynio · 25 Jun 2011 at 12:49

xNytramx said:
I think you made some great choices on your purchases mate I've been following you quietly since the beginning but now in the final stages i'd like to say you've done an insipiring job Makes me want to get back to my DIY when I get home!
I actually was going to ask if I could steal the clock photo too! If I come into some money or a new job soon - I think i'd have to take a look at that camera.
I cant wait to see what you pull off with that saw ^^

Stealthlow is so close now most of us are on the edge of our seats to see how it (he/she?) looks in all its glory

Lush.

Thanks mate

I'll do my best til it's completion :cool:

I'd say it's mostly the lens that's helping capture it so well, I seen how it performs on a canon eos 350d & the quality was high on that & those can be grabbed quite cheap 2nd hand but the lens is a bit on the expensive side but I'd say well worth it

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Poodmund said:
Really digging that 2nd photo, your new camera is doing the Stealthlow build justice!

Yeah that is a good one

, I'll have to be a bit more choosey with what I upload rather than just a stack of shots

cheers mate.

w3bbo said:
Still looking fantastic m8. One of the best projects on here and something truly unique. Well done and keep up the great work!

Thanks w3bbo

will do.

Back in action at last

Got all the strips cut to size on the new scroll saw these are 1 metre strips, 25mm x 1mm alu, 20mm x 1mm copper, 10mm x 1mm alu, just need to add bevels on all the edges.

ToxicTBag · 25 Jun 2011 at 12:53

Amazing workmanship its a pleasure to follow this thread.

waynio · 25 Jun 2011 at 20:00

ToxicTBag said:
Amazing workmanship its a pleasure to follow this thread.

Thanks mate, it's good to get this rolling again

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Here is an alternative grill I designed & made today, the copper mess is sorted now I flipped it over & countersunk deep but did it on a slight angle & they all went nice & smooth, got a tip from PabloFunky & he meant something else but it worked lol

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Soooo glad to get this moving again

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tidusjar · 25 Jun 2011 at 20:38

That look really cool.

(Plus Yay the thread is moving again

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